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Overview |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $54,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Susquahanna than Allegheny College ($56,600.00 vs. $54,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Allegheny College ($27,258 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 13.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,796 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($45,318 vs. $42,682)
Allegheny College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Susquahanna? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Susquahanna and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Susquehanna University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $55,200)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/